The Role Of Superintendents That Engage In Systemic Change That Addresses The Inequities In Lower And Middle Socioeconomic Districts

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The Role of Superintendents that Engage in Systemic Change that Addresses the Inequities in Lower and Middle Socioeconomic Districts

Author : Tamra Stephanie Collins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book The Role of Superintendents that Engage in Systemic Change that Addresses the Inequities in Lower and Middle Socioeconomic Districts written by Tamra Stephanie Collins and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change is an intentional process and it requires system leaders to be strategic and purposeful with their actions. In order to effect systemic change within their respective districts, system leaders need to be clear about the moral imperative (Fullan, 2004) of equity work. Superintendents will need to be cognizant and empathetic of the students and communities they serve, engage in difficult conversations, understand the challenges that surface as a result of inequity, and be open to inclusion and collaboration. The researcher examined the extent district leaders can influence changing the culture of their districts to ensure equity. Additionally, the research highlighted an analysis of how district leaders’ perceived beliefs and attitudes about inequities can impact district practices and policies, as well as how system leaders’ assessment of their own culture shapes how they deal with addressing disproportions in low and middle socioeconomic school districts. While there is ample research and literature on the issues of addressing the achievement gap and culturally proficient leadership to address inequities, there is not sufficient research regarding how district leaders, superintendents in particular, engage in systemic changes that address inequities within lower and middle socioeconomic school districts. Moreover, there is little research focused on New York City Superintendents’ perceptions and influence in advancing sustainable equity work with varying socioeconomic districts. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how superintendents engage in systemic change that addresses inequities within lower and middle-class school districts in New York City. The participants targeted in this research were divided into two groups. The first group were superintendents who led districts with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and the second group was comprised of superintendents that led middle- class districts. The research design that was employed was a qualitative study, and it was conducted using interviews, examining publicly available documents, and a review of relevant research to support the findings. The findings that emerged from this research showed that superintendents, regardless of leading districts with differing socioeconomic status, are steering systemic change that addresses the underlying issues of inequity but not in a step by step process, and not in the same way. Another finding focused on how superintendents were building the capacity of school leaders to lead equity work in their schools, while they advocated and redistributed resources to underserved communities. A third finding highlighted superintendents in middle-class districts whose perceived beliefs and attitudes reflected the need to create diversity within their district schools, while superintendents in low-socioeconomic districts perceived beliefs and attitudes referenced that their districts lacked access to resources, a lack of high-quality teaching and low expectations. Lastly, superintendents demonstrated their influence in advancing equity by setting clear goals and non-negotiables focused on closing the achievement gap.

The Roles and Practices of the Superintendent in Equity Systems Change

Author : Jeffrey J. Fleig
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book The Roles and Practices of the Superintendent in Equity Systems Change written by Jeffrey J. Fleig and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current literature examines the role of the superintendent in equity change across a single dimension of identity or on particular equity changes, but not across multiple levels of change. Given this gap in the literature, this study examined the research question: What are the roles and practices of the superintendent that advances equity systems change? To conceptually frame the study, I relied on what I term, critical role theory. To address the research question, I engaged in a qualitative, single case study design of a district engaged in equity systems change. I collected data via interviews of the superintendent, district office personnel, principals, and school board members (a total of 14 participants). Additionally, I reviewed equity related documents and observed equity focused professional development. I analyzed data via the constant comparative method. The research produced four roles of the superintendents that advanced equity systems change: (a) Chief Equity Officer; (b) Engager with the Equity Efforts; (c) Community Leader for Equity; and (d) Partnering with Principals in Leading for Equity. The superintendent engaged in the following practices that supported each role. For the role of Chief Equity Officer, the superintendent lead equity efforts at multiple levels and used positional power to lead equity. In the role of engager with the equity efforts, the superintendent (a) prioritized equity in the strategic plan; (b) set a foundation for equity change; (c) held staff accountable; (d) responded to racial incidents, (e) created an equity plan; (f) engaged in courageous conversations; and (g) held himself and the district accountable. In the role of community leader for equity, the superintendent: (a) responded to racial incidents in the community; (b) initiated racial training for the school and community; and (c) collaborated with community resources for equity. The final role, partner with principals in leading for equity, the superintendent (a) collaborated with principals on their equity efforts and (b) provided them the resources they needed to effectively lead the equity efforts. The findings informed a new theory: Theory of Superintendent Roles and Practices that Advance Equity Systems change.

The Contemporary Superintendent

Author : Meredith Mountford
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 1641135263
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book The Contemporary Superintendent written by Meredith Mountford and published by IAP. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is (R)Evolutionary Leadership? Why Does it Matter? How can contemporary school district administrators, specifically superintendents, contend with so many difficult, and almost impossible competing commitments? Building on the definitions of revolution, revolutionary, evolution, and evolutionary, the notion of (R)Evolutionary Leadership emerged while discussing the need for school district leaders to push back against the status quo while improving teacher and leadership practices, improving student learning outcomes, engaging with the community, and ensuring decision making processes that include check and balance systems that are just, fair, and equitable for all. The chapters in this book introduce superintendents or research on superintendents in which these tenants were practiced; both in their ability to enact radical change by “overthrowing” the status quo – as well as evolutionary in their deliberate approach to viewing change as a process they can control over time. These leaders were willing to confront and defy practices and policies that were counter to student well-being and achievement while concurrently knowing how to reach their desired results. The chapters chosen for inclusion in this volume are those that offered a glimpse of these revolutionary tenants in practice. We ask that you consider this emerging concept as you explore the chapters of our book. You will find the (R)evolutionary Leaders you meet in the chapters know how to evolve, not just to stay alive, but to ensure the organization (school) remains relevant and vital to society. These leaders use their positional power, social capital, and expertise to advocate for policies and practices that are in the best interest of the school community and they innovate in ways that challenge the status quo. You will also find practices that are (R)Evolutionary and provide ways for leaders to innovate, collaborate, and simply take care of themselves and those around them. Our description does not seek to support or define or delineate the characteristics of a (R)Evolutionary Leader or how one might enact (R)Evolutionary Leadership–but serves as a way to (re)think the way we view the vastly complex work of school district administrators, specifically the superintendent. (R)Evolutionary leadership may change our ways of thinking about the significant advocacy role a superintendent can play in influencing both practice and policy to enact the change necessary to move forward issues of justice, equity, and quality in PK-12 schools and further to improve educational and social outcomes for those served.

The Modern School Superintendent

Author : Marvin Edwards
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595408745
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (954 download)

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Download or read book The Modern School Superintendent written by Marvin Edwards and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An impossible job? That's what many have called the superintendency. With its growing and completing demands, it is a profession that can baffle even the most knowledgeable and well prepared. Public education resources have become more limited. There are new national and state testing requirements. Social issues are pulled into the schools and want more control over their operation. Add in politics and bureaucracy, and the end result is quite an unmanageable scenario. Unfortunately, more superintendents seem to be leaving the profession. Whether it is because of the demands superintendents face, the quality of preparation programs or a combination of both, the trend is a growing concern. Many superintendents are unprepared to deal with what they may encounter in running a school district. Yet the office is not all doom and gloom. Offering opportunities that are unavailable in many other careers, the superintendency is a position in which you will be taken seriously by others. And it is a profession in which one person, through skilled leadership, can make a difference by getting everyone to pull together and create a better environment for students. Surveys actually have shown that most superintendents would become superintendents again if they had the chance.

Setting a New Course

Author : Laura I. Philyaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781303834196
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book Setting a New Course written by Laura I. Philyaw and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School districts are searching out ways to address the achievement gap by launching system wide reform initiatives. There is a growing body of research indicating the need for a district wide approach to implementing change initiatives where the responsibility does not lie solely on school sites (McLaughlin & Talbert, 2003). In response to the increasing demands of the position, there has been a marked rise in the turnover rates of superintendents, and yet reform efforts rely heavily on the leadership provided by this position to lead a district in a new direction to address student success for all. Districts that have found success in positively impacting student achievement have implemented changes that provided opportunities for learning through meaningful professional development, collaboration within and across the system, and a redefining of leadership roles. Within the organizational landscape of a district, the superintendent, district leaders, and central office administrators are in a unique position of having the potential to play an integral role in the change process. They have access to many groups across the system, and can facilitate and support the learning required to successfully implement the change effort systemically. Sociocultural learning theory provides a lens to examine existing communities of practice and offers insight into the learning that occurs through the interactions that occur among work groups. These communities of practice offer a possible vehicle for the teaching and learning required to implement any given reform initiative. This research study seeks to identify how a new superintendent develops, diffuses, and enacts a systemic change effort across the district and the factors that support or constrain the required learning and the development of communities of practice during these initial phases.

Balancing Act

Author : Barbara Loomis Jackson
Publisher : University Press of America
ISBN 13 : 9780819195630
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (956 download)

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Download or read book Balancing Act written by Barbara Loomis Jackson and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 1995 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to Barbara Jackson, public schools are and always have been part of the political process, and any effective school superintendent must maintain a delicate balance among forces and interests both political and educational. This book reviews the long history of the urban superintendent's changing role, with special attention to the racial and ethnic politics of the cities since the 1970s. Boston and Detroit are discussed as illustrative examples. The entire study is grounded in a wide range of published and unpublished information, including numerous interviews with urban superintendents and others in the field. Co-published with the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Press.

The Emerging Work of Today's Superintendent

Author : Philip D. Lanoue
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1475835523
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (758 download)

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Book Synopsis The Emerging Work of Today's Superintendent by : Philip D. Lanoue

Download or read book The Emerging Work of Today's Superintendent written by Philip D. Lanoue and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-06-14 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the changing role of the superintendent who now must lead with new skills in a time when the landscape of communities is shifting necessitating the mobilization of people through advocacy and activism alongside new partnerships with businesses, local governmental agencies, and community organizations. To lead districts, superintendents must ask new questions about current school structures while navigating changes in local, state, and federal education policies to ensure practices are aligned to meet the needs of all children. Key questions throughout the book help leaders create coherence in a system of change while leading the learning for members in the district and developing effective governance structures to empower leaders in making strategic decisions. Superintendents must focus efforts on leading systems to think through the world of information and digital access, so students can learn for tomorrow and to leverage social media to brand and support system-wide transformations. The frenetic work, role, and responsibilities of the superintendent requires personal and professional balance to be effective in leading districts and communities.

Superintendents as Agents of Systemic Change

Author : Beverly Rodriguez Klatt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (395 download)

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Download or read book Superintendents as Agents of Systemic Change written by Beverly Rodriguez Klatt and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Superintendent Leadership

Author : Elaine L. Wilmore
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1452295298
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)

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Download or read book Superintendent Leadership written by Elaine L. Wilmore and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-02-13 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Targeted to meet the needs of superintendents or those aspiring to the position. The stories, vignettes, and reflective exercises for the reader are major strengths." —Dan Lawson, Superintendent Tullahoma City Schools, TN "This is the first professional book that I have found exciting to read in a long time—I really couldn′t put it down! It made me immediately want to gather my leadership team together to devise our own plan. A terrific discussion starter, as well as a step-by-step plan for implementing and assessing new programs." —Marie Blum, Superintendent Canaseraga Central School District, NY Maximize districtwide performance through realistic, standards-based practice! Written by the past president of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, this valuable resource examines the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that superintendents must develop to effectively manage change in today′s schools. Elaine L. Wilmore examines the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards—the new benchmarks established by NCATE and ISLLC for a highly effective superintendency—and shows how administrators can incorporate each standard into their global vision and everyday practice. Through case studies, problem-based learning, an assessment model, and reflective questions and activities, this reader-friendly handbook discusses ways for superintendents to: Attain proficiency in each ELCC standard Develop a positive district culture Manage operations, resources, and community involvement Superintendent Leadership is ideal for the development of future superintendents and the continuous professional learning of current administrators as leaders of the learning community.

The Leadership Role of the Superintendent in a Time of Change and Scarce Resources

Author : Jerome D. Steele
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book The Leadership Role of the Superintendent in a Time of Change and Scarce Resources written by Jerome D. Steele and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School district reorganization has been an ongoing process in New York state as well as many other states for more than a century. Since 2007 two New York State Commissioners have made recommendations regarding the further consolidation of school districts to provide relief for taxpayers as well as greater efficiency. Given the economic climate as well as the call for schools to consolidate, school superintendents and boards of education may need to consider the options of school district merger or annexation to address these issues as they lead their districts through these difficult times. This study explored the system level leadership issues associated with leading and managing in a time of scarce resources. With reorganization as an option available to school districts in New York state and using Kotter's eight steps for long-term change as a lens, a qualitative analysis was conducted focusing on three reorganizational efforts that occurred in New York state during the past ten years. Methods of inquiry included interviews of superintendents and members of the board of education. Public documents were also studied to gain greater understanding of the reorganization effort in each of the selected districts. The data collected were useful in determining the extent to which the leadership role of the superintendent affects these reorganization efforts. The three reorganization efforts selected for this research were significant as each was unique and different. In each case, the size of the districts fit a pattern of one small district with an enrollment of between 200 and 500 students paired with a larger district with an enrollment from 800 to 1000 students. All the districts researched were in rural New York State. Two of the efforts were annexations and the third was a proposed merger. The leadership roles of the superintendent and boards of education were important throughout the process. At least one of the superintendents in each of the these studies played a pivotal role before, during, and after the reorganization. One of the findings focuses on the role of students in this process. In two of the efforts, students were instrumental in helping the district through the period of transition. System leaders in these districts worked with the students to pick new school colors and mascots. The effort was a unifying factor for the students of the two districts. The findings of this study are instructive for system leaders in school districts facing the issue of scarce resources. If school district leaders choose reorganization as an option to address these issues, then these leaders should consider using Kotter's change model as a framework for achieving this process. Merging two different school districts is one of the most significant changes that any district and community will encounter.

The role of the district superintendent as an instructional leader in systemic change

Author : Theresa Ruth Rouse
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book The role of the district superintendent as an instructional leader in systemic change written by Theresa Ruth Rouse and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Implications of the Growing Focus of Superintendents as Instructional Leaders on the Selection and Development of Principals to Impact Systemic Transformation

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Author : Greer V. Phillips
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (125 download)

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Book Synopsis The Implications of the Growing Focus of Superintendents as Instructional Leaders on the Selection and Development of Principals to Impact Systemic Transformation by : Greer V. Phillips

Download or read book The Implications of the Growing Focus of Superintendents as Instructional Leaders on the Selection and Development of Principals to Impact Systemic Transformation written by Greer V. Phillips and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative study embedded in grounded theory was to explore how the growing focus of superintendents as instructional leaders influences the selection and hiring of principals and other district-level employees. Data collection was from semi-structured interviews with 13 superintendents from the Northeastern region of the United States. Participants led districts of varying sizes and locations and were typical of the group they represent. Nonprobability purposeful sampling was an appropriate approach to find participants. The researcher-developed instrument and interview protocol included 12 open-ended interview questions. The researcher conducted a thorough analysis of the data to identify themes, coding recurring topics with identifiers, such as keywords or phrases. Idea groupings were based on the patterns made by the topics, with subsequent classification based on similarities or differences. Ultimately, the categories culled from the data and links found among them resulted in themes for analysis. The major findings of the study were: (a) superintendents expect principal candidates to have varied instructional experiences and skill sets needed for the context in which candidates are applying, (b) the culture and core beliefs of the superintendents greatly influence their hiring decisions, (c) superintendents identify funding and stakeholder attitudes as hindrances to executing and sustaining ESSA edicts, (d) superintendents identify and address gaps in the change process by focusing the work of the district and schools on the district's goals and vision, (e) superintendents link resources to district goals and strategic actions and engage with their board of education and principals to establish priorities in line with the district's mission and vision, (f) superintendents use data as an accountability driver to improve instruction and student engagement, (g) superintendents leverage resources to support coherent professional development at the district and school building levels, (h) superintendents cultivate structures to support rigorous, standards-based curricula and closely monitor curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and (i) superintendents model teaching and learning expectations through professional development at every level of their organization. The conclusions drawn from the analysis of the data were: (a) instructional competence is a critical aptitude superintendent looks for in principal candidates, (b) participating superintendents hired candidates that were a good fit for their district in terms of their core values as leaders, (c) superintendents found ESSA implementation impeded by funding and fixed mindsets, (d) superintendents engage in behaviors to support coherence within their district, (e) superintendents align allocation of resources to data-informed, district-wide priorities, (f) superintendents identify data as being critical to district-wide practices to inform teaching and learning, (g) superintendents leverage resources to promote coherent professional development and embed professional learning in organizational structures at the district and school-building levels, (g) superintendents work with their staff and use data to inform decision-making on building systems and structures to support standards-based curricula, and (h) superintendents in this inquiry model use organizational capacity building.

Redesigning a School District

Author : Terri Lynn LeBleu
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (574 download)

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Download or read book Redesigning a School District written by Terri Lynn LeBleu and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Examining the Role of School Superintendents in Creating Sustainable Change Through Principal Leadership

Author : Michele L. Whitley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (137 download)

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Book Synopsis Examining the Role of School Superintendents in Creating Sustainable Change Through Principal Leadership by : Michele L. Whitley

Download or read book Examining the Role of School Superintendents in Creating Sustainable Change Through Principal Leadership written by Michele L. Whitley and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educational policy in the United States in the past decade has focused on eliminating the achievement gap by establishing legislation orienting educators toward research-based evidence and increased accountability at all levels of the system (Daly, Liou et al., 2014). Educational leaders play an important role in initiating and maintaining change, and leadership practice is imperative for educational reform (Weinbaum et al., 2012). The interconnection between the success and failure of reform initiatives in schools have rested in part on the fabric and dynamics of social relations (Daly, 2010). The purpose of this grounded theory, qualitative study is to examine how the understanding and use of social network theory is applied by superintendents as they build the capacity of principals so that change occurs and can be sustained to improve student outcomes. Daly's (2010) social network theory is the conceptual frame for this investigation. Key findings showed that all the participating superintendents deemed it necessary to be able to communicate, create vision, and serve as a model for leadership to build capacity of building principals to reach district goals. Superintendents also considered professional development, network ties, and information flow necessary to support principals' attainment of district goals with their staff. Lastly, superintendents believed that social networks and social capital within the organizational culture are necessary to sustain change. Several conclusions were identified from the findings. Superintendents believed it was necessary to build leadership capacity of principals through articulating vision and goals, long- term planning and empowering principals to lead initiatives. Superintendents modeled leadership and considered network ties when building social capital and accessing resources. Superintendents created structures for external and internal communication for information flow but did not explicitly reference the development of social networks. The development of social capital is necessary to sustain the attainment of district goals. Research regarding educational leadership and change is enhanced by this study as it provides ideas for leaders working with teams on how to apply social networks to create and sustain change in an organization. The focus on the relationship between central office and building principals to examine how the system interacts to achieve sustainable change through coordinated efforts is understudied and this research attempts to provoke thinking centered on systemic change efforts.

The Evolving Roles of Superintendents in the New York City Public School System Over the Last Decade (2002-2006)

Author : Sonia E. Martinez
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book The Evolving Roles of Superintendents in the New York City Public School System Over the Last Decade (2002-2006) written by Sonia E. Martinez and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York City Public School System has experienced many education reforms over the decades. In 2002, Mayor Michael Bloomberg was granted mayoral control of the New York City Public School System. The continuous reform efforts affected superintendents’ roles. This change focused on systemic reform rather than local reform, which was one of the community district superintendents’ responsibilities. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the evolving role of superintendents during frequent change efforts introduced in the New York City Public School System between 2002-2016. This study investigated the changing role of superintendents and how the various organizational changes and practices affected school leaders. It also investigated if any transition supports existed for superintendents during the frequent change efforts. Research participants included thirteen New York City superintendents who first had experienced the various change efforts for at least five years or more in the role of superintendent. This study was guided by two research questions in which six themes emerged. The findings of the study suggest that all of the 13 participants agreed that frequent transitions affected how they approached their responsibilities. The results also revealed that superintendents that had developed trust in their districts, were able to maintain those relationships during all the change efforts. In addition, all of the participants concurred that their role was to build leaders. This vi study also found that all participants agreed that before policies are instituted, all educational stakeholders, including parents, must have input. Additionally, the participants acknowledged that the constant change of policy throughout the last decade resulted in lack of consistency and continuity and was not conducive to success. Eight out of the 13 participants agreed that the transition support over the last two years (2014-2016) was substantive. The participants agree that the current administration, seems to have a better approach in introducing and managing change efforts. One of such approaches is the ability for superintendents to provide ongoing support to their principals and monitor instructional changes enables superintendents to fairly evaluate outcomes.

Building Relationships, Yielding Results

Author : Julie L. Hackett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781612508078
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Building Relationships, Yielding Results written by Julie L. Hackett and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a clear road map for effective collaboration with school boards and the type of relationship-building required to achieve long-term, sustainable reforms. Instead of keeping school board members at arm's length, Julie L. Hackett demonstrates how to tailor traditional superintendent activities to include board members and increase understanding and trust.

The U.S. School Superintendent

Author : Harold L. Hodgkinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The U.S. School Superintendent written by Harold L. Hodgkinson and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report focuses on school superintendents--those currently in the position and those in the pipeline. The report reaffirms the importance of the superintendency, raises concerns about the lack of national data collection on school superintendents, and concludes that Americans need more demographic information about, and increased understanding of, the role of the superintendent. The report opens by criticizing the lack of information that has been generated on superintendents and proceeds to supply details on those who hold this position. It looks at the proportion of women in the job, as well as the race and the age of the job holders. The report discusses how long superintendents stay in the job, longer than the news media suggest, and how much they earn. The report explores the routes to the superintendency and looks at the pool of potential candidates for the position, which includes assistant superintendents, central-office administrators, and principals. The makeup of this pool reflects promising diversity in gender and race, although there is almost a total lack of Asian Americans in the pool. Another feature of this pool of potential superintendents is that secondary school principals are much more likely to become superintendents than are elementary school principals. (Contains 16 references.) (RJM)